The best lounges in Abidjan: our addresses for a drink after work

Abidjan does not stop when the working day ends. Once the offices close, the economic capital of Côte d’Ivoire shows another side: rooftops, lounge bars, terraces, restaurants and lively venues let you carry the day on over a drink, a dinner or an afterwork.

Whether you are a professional passing through, an expatriate, an entrepreneur or simply out for an evening with friends, Abidjan’s lounges offer plenty of options, with very different atmospheres from one district to the next.

Here are a few addresses worth discovering to make the most of Abidjan’s evenings.

1. The RooPh: take to the heights in Bonoumin

Located in Riviera Bonoumin, The RooPh is one of those addresses where you can enjoy an open view while spending a relaxed moment.

The concept brings together a restaurant, a bar and a lounge in an elevated setting. It is particularly well suited to after-work drinks, outings with friends or group evenings.

Its setting also lets you enjoy the mildness of Abidjan’s evenings while rising above the bustle of the city.

Ideal for: an afterwork, a dinner with friends or an evening with a view.

2. Vista Lounge: an elegant atmosphere in Riviera Palmeraie

Over in Riviera Palmeraie, Vista Lounge caters to those looking for a more elegant atmosphere for a drink or an evening out.

Cocody’s lounges are an interesting alternative to the addresses of the Plateau and Zone 4, with an often more residential feel while remaining very lively in the evening.

Ideal for: a date, a drink with friends or a night out in an elegant setting.

3. W Lounge: an urban, lively address

Located in Les Deux Plateaux, W Lounge is part of Abidjan’s urban and trendy scene.

The area is particularly popular for its many restaurants, bars and places to go out. W Lounge is a good option to start a night out or to meet up with friends after work.

Ideal for: an evening with friends, an afterwork or an outing in a lively atmosphere.

4. The Noom Hotel Skybar: enjoy the view over Abidjan

For a more upscale experience, head to the Plateau and the Noom Hotel Abidjan.

The Skybar lets you gain height and enjoy a panoramic view over the lagoon and part of the city.

For a professional on the move, it is also a good address for a meeting in a setting that differs from the traditional business restaurant.

Ideal for: a business meeting, a sunset cocktail or an elegant evening.

5. Le M Restaurant & Terrace: the lounge in the heart of the Plateau

Also in the Plateau, Le M Restaurant & Terrace, at the Mövenpick Hotel Abidjan, offers an experience geared more towards dining and relaxation.

Its terrace is a fitting setting for a business lunch or a drink at the end of the day.

For those who work in Abidjan’s business district, the proximity to the Plateau’s main companies and institutions makes it a particularly convenient address.

Ideal for: a business lunch, a business meeting or an after-work drink.

6. El Padrino: extend the day in the heart of the Plateau

What if the best lounge was just a few steps from your office?

For professionals working at the Royal Work Club, there is a particularly convenient address: El Padrino.

Located in the same building as the Royal Work Club, El Padrino makes it easy to carry a working day on over a drink or a convivial moment, without even leaving the building.

That proximity is especially valuable for organising an afterwork, meeting a client after a meeting or simply unwinding after a busy day.

For visitors passing through Abidjan, it also makes for a very simple day: work at the Royal Work Club, hold your meetings in the Plateau, then end the day at El Padrino.

Ideal for: an afterwork, a drink with colleagues or extending a day of meetings in the Plateau.

After work, discover another side of Abidjan

One of Abidjan’s advantages is how easily a professional day turns into a convivial evening.

In the morning, the Plateau welcomes companies, institutions and professionals. At the end of the day, the same districts gradually become meeting places where people come for a drink, a dinner, a conversation and to enjoy the city.

For a business traveller, that variety makes it possible to build a full day without travelling across town: work, meet clients, hold meetings, then enjoy an afterwork nearby.

And at the Royal Work Club, this philosophy takes on its full meaning.

Work at the Royal Work Club, then enjoy Abidjan

Located in the heart of the Plateau, the Royal Work Club offers a professional environment for entrepreneurs, companies, consultants, business travellers and professionals passing through Abidjan.

Coworking, private offices, meeting rooms and event spaces let you work in a professional and comfortable environment while staying at the heart of the city’s economic life.

And when the working day ends, you do not necessarily have to go very far.

El Padrino is in the same building as the Royal Work Club: an ideal solution for extending a meeting, organising an after-work drink or simply having a drink after a day’s work.

It is also another way to discover Abidjan: work in the heart of the Plateau during the day, and enjoy the city once the offices are closed.

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